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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 453.46 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 453.46 and 155.82 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 453.46 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/453.46 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 453.46 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 70,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,658.14/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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